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Ukraine’s counter-offensive is underway. What will it bring?

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11 months ago

June 11, 2023

The Ukrainian president says that offensive and defensive actions are being conducted against Russian forces, asserting that his top commanders are maintaining a positive attitude despite intense fighting on the front lines.

In a Kyiv news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Ukrainian leader responded to a question about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comment a day earlier that the Ukrainian counteroffensive had begun and Ukrainian forces had suffered “significant losses.”

In Ukraine, Zelennsky said, “counteroffensive and defensive actions are underway.”. I will not speak about which stage or phase they are in.”

“I am in touch with our commanders of different directions every day,” he added, citing the names of five of Ukraine’s top military leaders. “Everyone is positive. Pass this on to Putin.”

There had been 34 clashes in Ukraine’s industrial east on Saturday, according to the General Staff. No details were provided, but it said Russian forces were launching air and artillery strikes near Kherson and Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine.

While Ukrainian authorities haven’t announced a full-blown counteroffensive, some Western analysts say fiercer fighting and the use of reserve troops suggest it is underway. There are growing expectations about when the high-tech, top-of-the-line military equipment supplied by the West to Ukraine will be used, and to what effect against dug-in Russian lines.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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5 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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10 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending